Panel Discussion: Is Coaching Universal?

Coaching Research is at an exciting inflexion point, ready to evolve beyond dualistic frameworks.

This panel discussion explores the central question, "Is coaching universal?" and the rich, untapped potential of global and African conceptual knowledge to elevate and transform the coaching research ecosystem.

Drawing upon the profound depth of indigenous knowledge and the power of diverse African languages, this session celebrates wisdom. Rather than asking whether indigenous philosophies fit within existing Western paradigms, the panel will explore how these diverse epistemologies and ontologies can fundamentally expand our understanding of rigorous scientific commentary.

Key Discussion Points:

• Expanding the Paradigm: Highlighting how diverse worldviews and indigenous epistemologies provide a more comprehensive foundation for global coaching research.
• The Wealth of Indigenous Knowledge: Celebrating the depth of ancient wisdom and conceptual frameworks as powerful drivers of rigorous academic and scientific inquiry.
• Co-Creating a Universal Future: Strategies for ensuring the evolution of coaching research is inclusive, empowering, and reflective of the vastness of the human experience.